Tongue and groove porch flooring looks almost like an indoor floor but with added outdoor resistance.
How to install tongue and groove flooring on a porch.
Cut the boards allowing at least a 3 inch overhang.
This will be trimmed off after the porch decking is finally installed.
Installing a tongue and groove porch flooring is completely doable.
When replacing a porch floor be sure to use pressure treated pine or other rot resistant wood for both the joists and flooring.
Although tongue and groove solid hardwood flooring does fit together it must still be nailed to a subfloor.
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Make sure the tongue and groove boards fit tightly before nailing them into place.
Pro tips for installing tongue and groove flooring.
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Use a flooring nailer to install the porch deck board images 3 and 4.
On a large project the first thing to know about installing tongue and groove flooring is that installing the boards should be the last thing you do.
It s a good idea to prime all four sides of tongue and groove flooring before installing it to reduce expansion and contraction due to changes in temperature and humidity.
This technologically advanced flooring is highly durable and can withstand many climatic changes.